London, UK — April 29, 2026
Checkstep, the AI content moderation platform transforming Trust and Safety infrastructure for online platforms, today announced it has raised £3 million in funding. The round was led by Alea Capital Partners, with participation from Slow Ventures and LookAI.
Checkstep provides end-to-end content moderation for user-generated content, combining advanced artificial intelligence and Trust and Safety expertise. The platform enables companies to automate policy enforcement, ensure compliance with evolving global regulations, and scale content moderation operations across the EU, US, and beyond.
With customers including Trustpilot, JustGiving, Daily Mail, MoneySavingExpert, Checkstep is already safeguarding millions of users worldwide. The platform currently processes more than 60 million pieces of content each month, helping some of the world’s largest digital platforms stay ahead of increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
"Trust and Safety is a critical function for any online platform. Checkstep is building the Trust and Safety infrastructure that makes it possible to keep users safe at scale. As platforms grow and regulations are increasingly enforced, this can’t be managed through fragmented tools or manual processes - it requires a unified system to enforce policy, manage risk, and operate globally. This funding allows us to accelerate our mission to power a safer digital world."
Guillaume Bouchard, CEO and Founder, Checkstep
Checkstep’s platform automates over 98% of moderation decisions while maintaining full auditability, enabling organisations to operate with both efficiency and accountability. It has demonstrated strong growth over the past 12 months, with notable net revenue retention and increasing demand from enterprise customers.
Alea highlighted Checkstep as a strong fit within its venture strategy, backing category-defining B2B technology companies with global ambition.
"Checkstep combines deep Trust and Safety domain expertise with strong, scalable technology and exceptional customer entrenchment. With rapid, capital‑efficient growth and a product embedded in mission‑critical workflows, the team has all the ingredients of a category leader as regulation turns Trust and Safety into core infrastructure for global digital platforms and defines the standard for industry.”
Rui Escaleira, Founding Partner, Alea Capital Partners
As part of the funding round, Tribeca Lawyers acted as legal counsel to Alea Capital Partners on its investment in Checkstep, advising on the structuring and execution of the transaction.
The company is led by Guillaume Bouchard, who previously co-founded Bloomsbury AI, acquired by Facebook in 2018, and brings deep experience from Meta in Trust and Safety. Under his leadership, Checkstep continues to push the boundaries of AI-driven moderation and policy management.
The new funding will support Checkstep’s continued product development, commercial expansion, and strategic partnerships as it scales its impact globally.
“We’re excited to partner with Alea Capital and Slow Ventures as we enter this next phase. Together, we’re building the infrastructure that makes the internet safer, more compliant, and more resilient.”
Guillaume Bouchard, CEO and Founder, Checkstep
About Checkstep
Checkstep is the trusted AI content moderation software that helps global platforms detect harmful content, enforce policies, and stay compliant at scale. It combines powerful automation with human expertise to deliver safe, relevant, and compliant digital experiences. With expertise in managing user-generated content and ensuring compliance with the European Union’s Digital Services Act, Checkstep partners with trust and safety teams across multiple industries to create safer online environments.
About Alea Capital Partners
Alea Capital Partners is an alternative assets investment management firm focused on structural gaps and long-term macro trends, operating in Southern Europe, starting with Portugal. Alea is currently implementing three investment strategies: Alternative Living Solutions, Industrial Consolidation, and Venture Capital. Within our Venture Capital strategy, through Alea Innovation One — closed-end venture capital fund — we are deploying €35 million in capital, backing enterprise software companies with strong product–market fit, scalable technology, experienced teams, and a clear path to growth and international expansion. More info at our website https://aleacp.com/venture-innovation/ Follow Alea Capital Partners at LinkedIn.
*The investment is made by Alea Innovation One FCR in the context of the Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR), via an investment with the support of the Portuguese Bank of Fomento (Banco Português de Fomento), within the scope of its venture capital program, the aim of which is to support the investment in venture capital funds dedicated to investment in companies thereby fostering the establishment and/or capitalization of businesses, primarily in the early stages, and also to promote market entry and the growth/expansion of viable companies through the development of new products/services or markets.
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